These are the Ministry of Labour and Employment's answers as of 16 March 2026. The FAQ distinguishes a worker's Code-based rights from potentially more favourable state-law benefits; it is not a universal payroll calculator.
Rule summary · verified 2026-10-10
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| Topic | Official summary |
|---|---|
| Carry-forward | A worker may carry forward up to 30 days; leave applied for but not granted may be carried forward without that limit |
| Encashment | The FAQ says a worker is entitled to leave encashment and states no maximum encashment limit under the OSH&WC Code, 2020 |
| Refused leave | Leave above 30 days that was applied for but not granted may be encashed |
| State law | The Ministry says an employee is entitled to a more favourable state-law benefit where it applies |
What changed since last year
The FAQ published in 2026 explains the Labour Codes implemented on 21 November 2025; check the applicable state law rather than assuming it was displaced.
In plain language
Keep the leave ledger, the dated application, the employer's response, and the applicable state rule. Ask HR to identify whether the policy applies to you as a worker under the Code.